Author :
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780666696830
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (968 download)
Book Synopsis Methodism in the City of St. Catherines, Ont by :
Download or read book Methodism in the City of St. Catherines, Ont written by and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Methodism in the City of St. Catherines, Ont: Centennial Anniversary HE history of Methodism in St. Catharines is a large part of the history of Methodism in the Niagara Peninsula, and the history of St. Paul Street Church is a large part of the history of Methodism in St. Catharines. An adequate narrative of the beginning and growth of Methodism in our city is, unfortunately, an impossibility in a bro chure of this size, but those who feel interested should read the care fully prepared sketch by the late Rev. Dr. Gee, published ih 1900 under the title of A Souvenir. In the following very brief story of St. Paul Street Church noth ing more than the bare outlines can be given. The writer is sorely tempted to enter into interesting details of men and events, but these must perforce be omitted, as space will not permit the luxury of expansion. Methodism in Canada was introduced in the last quarter of the 18th Century, and its introduction we owe to our neighbours across the border; for Canada was a mission field of the Methodist Episcopal Church of the United States, and the story of the zeal, privations, and success of the early missionaries is one of thrilling interest. The heroism of the men who made their way in toilsome journeys from one little settlement in the wilderness to another, carrying the gospel to those who were struggling with the great hardships of pioneer life, has not been surpassed in any mission field, and no account Of Cana dian colonization is complete which omits the part played by Methodist missionaries in its development. So far as the Niagara Peninsula is concerned the honour of introducing Methodism is usually given to Major Geo. Neal, who preached and formed a class in 1788. But when we remember that immigration into this district from the United States began before that date, it seems reasonable to suppose that Methodist families had found their way here before Major Neal came among us. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
